OPEN CALL ERF RECONNECT - autumn cycle 2026

ERF is a multi-year residency programme hosted by Valley of the Possible and Bodemzicht Foundation at Gagel Farm. Our mission is to facilitate the transition to a regenerative (agri)culture through the cross-pollination of contemporary residences taking place by artists, cooks and culinary professionals, farmers and scientists. ERF consists of three trajectories which each offer space for the situated entanglement of different disciplines through the exchange of embodied knowledge, theoretical knowledge, inspiration and collaboration at a regenerative farm. For 42 days two EAT residents, two FARM residents and one RECONNECT resident will work collaboratively and side by side on the farm. All residents will work, cook, eat and collaborate with the entire Gagel Farm team, have designated mentors, are offered free coaching and are invited to partake in (interdisciplinary) workshops in order to stimulate cross pollination.

Space, time and infrastructure to experiment, research and develop a regenerative artistic practice at Gagel Farm.
A 42 days stay at Gagel Farm in a tiny house with a double bed, a small kitchen, a regenerative library and a small space for desk work.
A stipendium with a total of €2000 per per person per residency period and an additional artistic production and research or event budget with a maximum of €1.000.
Access to the vegetable garden at Gagel farm and a regular supply of climate eggs from our grazing chicken flock.
Access to a covered outdoor resident kitchen for experiments and gatherings
Access to a communal indoor space for study and work for all residents
Participation in the 'Holistic Context' course at Gagel Farm free of cost (participation is obligatory).
Informal insights into how a regenerative farm works and who grows, hatches, blooms, sleeps, flies and dies in which season.
The opportunity to cross-pollinate, through collaboration and inspiration with FARM and EAT residents.
(Group) coaching of ERF residents by Olaf Boswijk, co-founder of Valley of the Possible, to help guide you in your personal growth and the specific needs of your creative practice.

All applications are considered in relation to the following selection criteria:
• Artistic and regenerative relevance of the project in relation to the central questions of the RECONNECT residency
• The potential for re-evaluating, developing and researching new forms of sensitivities for connecting to place and (building) land-based cultures
• Regenerative integrity and potential of the project with regard to the ecological, the social, and the economic domain
• Feasibility of the project and budget
• Impact of the project on the farm and its communities
• The approach taken for working with the complexity of ecosystem relations
• Potential for mutual flourishing between residents
• The willingness to be involved in the preparation and organizing of a final communal event, consisting of a workshop and a diner, as well as a departing ritual consisting of an individual and/or collaborative presentation.
Applicants will be notified by email before July 8th, 2026.
For more information about the farm and program please check out the full PDF or email: erf@gagel.nl